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Time Driving to Abreojos

ssomma - 6-25-2010 at 11:20 AM

I am taking a trip with a few friends to surf at abreojos in late august, and wanted to split the drive into two days.

I was thinking of camping in El Socorro as my overnite, wanted to be able to surf both days rather than stopping in el rosario...

anyone have any thoughts on this itinerary? How long do you think it will take to get to el socorro from the border>? From el socorro to Abreojos?

thanks so much!

-Shea

bigzaggin - 6-25-2010 at 11:46 AM

I would advise against camping at El Socorro. A buddy of mine - using it as his "stopover camp" - was robbed there not too long ago. Too visible from the hwy. perhaps? Also, not really a good wave - kinda junky. Others might disagree. If you want to camp on the way down - rather than sleep at Baja Cactus or somewhere else - I'd recommend Punta Baja. Very little chance of surfing, esp. in summer, but not a bad view in either direction, cool lighthouse, and only 30. mins out of your way.

El Socorro from the border will run you around 5hrs.+, traffic depending. Try to get through Ensenada early.

ssomma - 6-25-2010 at 11:55 AM

Maybe it would be better to go for a surf on the way down up at k 38 or somewhere w/ a pay to park area for security, then just crash at el rosario for the night?

also, how long from el rosario to abreojos?

woody with a view - 6-25-2010 at 04:42 PM

or, don't be a girl (sorry ladies!) and make it in 12-13 hours.

ssomma - 6-26-2010 at 04:57 PM

ya, last time we tried to do that flipped the car south of guerrero negro. that was my only other time trying to surf in baja sur, so figured this time it was best to split the drive up a bit....

anyone else have any suggestions for stop-overs on the way south?

elgatoloco - 6-26-2010 at 05:52 PM

Rancho Santa Ines first night. Get up early and be surfing at Abre by lunch time.

woody with a view - 6-26-2010 at 09:21 PM

gato kno's.....

eetdrt88 - 6-26-2010 at 11:20 PM

Ahhhbrayy...driven it straight,split it up,spliced it and diced it...either way once youre there u never wanna leave...a true addiction:cool:

taxcutter - 6-27-2010 at 03:01 PM

Sorry to hear about troubles at El Socorro.
I would like to hear more, please.

From the border, it takes me about 4 hours, driving the speed limit, to get to Cuatro Casa. And these days I like to stop at Cuatro Casa and stay in the hostel.
Ricardo is super mellow.
This way I do not have to unpack the car and camp. I can use the kitchen to cook.
I park in back, my stuff is safe and secure.
And Theresa can cook you a great breakfast in the morning.
If there is no waves, I hit after breakfast.

Or I stay a couple of days, surf, decompress, wait for the swell, get drunk, skate the pool, maybe some fishing, siesta naps, have a bon fire at night, watch Padre's baseball on satelite TV or old surf movies down stairs, read a book, hang out on the upper deck, hang out on the cliff, and just maybe, ask Ricardo to call Theresa, so she can bring us more booze and ice from town.

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BajaBlanca - 6-27-2010 at 03:20 PM

hmmmmm we live in la bocana, about 10 miles after abreojos and we do the drive south in one go. get a partner driver or 2 and split the driving up. stopping for food and short rests, should get you to abreojos in 12 hours or less

on our way north, since traffic gets thicker and thicker as you get more and more tired, perhaps sleep in ensenada. that way, you have used your surf time to the max

BTW the waves are huge today - surf's UP !!!

Curt63 - 6-28-2010 at 09:00 AM

If you are camping or staying at Campo Rene, be prepared for plague like flies (screen tent and numerous flyswatters).

I have only seen them once (early August) in 5 trips, but they were like the book of Revelations. If you stay at Chelo's in town, there are far fewer flies.






Chhers, Curt

ssomma - 6-28-2010 at 12:14 PM

so about how long to rancho santa inez from the border?

BooJumMan - 6-28-2010 at 12:39 PM

Was there last year in late August, and the whole beach, lineup, etc was full of dead jelly fish. Dont know if thats common or not...but it sorta sucked. Still wore my fullsuit though cause the water was lower 60's... Was nice though, there was no one there. We surfed the point and the outer reef/mysto spot north of town. Razors never broke correctly even though the beaches on the N side of town were well overhead.

I've also heard some bad things about El Socorro. Mostly robberies....

I personally just stay at El Rosario, at the Baja Cactus, or wherever you please. Its cheap, good food at Mama Espinoza's and your right back on the road in no time.

David K - 6-28-2010 at 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by ssomma
so about how long to rancho santa inez from the border?


7 hours, 6 if you get through the many ag towns when everyone's asleep!




Photo by HB Murphy May, 2010

[Edited on 6-29-2010 by David K]

DavidT - 6-28-2010 at 09:45 PM

October 2009
Drive times to Bahia Asuncion with an overnight at http://malarrimo.com/ in Guerrero Negro
Tourist cards at the San Ysidro border 7:20 AM
End of the toll road Ensenada 8:50 AM
Santo Tomas 10:00 AM
Camalu 11;30 AM
El Rosario 1:35 PM
Catavina (Santa Ynez) 3:00 PM
Punta Prieta turnoff to Bahia de Los Angeles 4:09 PM
Guerrero Negro border 5:45 PM
Note time change at border
Depart GN 9:00 AM
Vizcaino 9:50 AM
Arrive Bahia Asuncion 11:45 AM

Have a great trip.

BajaDanD - 6-28-2010 at 10:13 PM

I drive it in one day. Cross the border as early as possible and drive all the way in one day. Takes about 12 hours.

ssomma - 6-29-2010 at 10:38 AM

wow thanks for the great replies! I'm thinking I'm gonna try an cross as early as possible, sneak in a surf at either san miguel or k-38, then boogie down to Catavina/ Santa Inez, wake up early and get to Abre in time for a late lunch and evening sesh... sound reasonable?

definitely stoked on the wealth of knowledge on this site, and much appreciate the responses.

wish i knew about this site last time i attempted baja... severely poorly planned trip that ended on day 1 with a totaled vehicle about an hour and a half south of guerrero negro. (which is why i am trying to split up the drive this time)

many thanks again, and if anyone else has any other ideas about itinerary/surf, etc... i would love to hear it...

btw, it looks on the map like there is a nice little point a just barely north of la bocana at abreojos, am i right about this or is it one of those spots thats a lil more "hush hush"?

;)

ssomma - 6-29-2010 at 10:42 AM

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=26.799807,-113.731091...

Mike99km - 6-29-2010 at 01:26 PM

San Miguel needs a west or north west to break, anything more south than a 205 doesn't get in. Check out forecast site before you get on the road. Just do the drive in a day and remember to get gas at the Vizcanio turn off. Going to San Igancio means going through the fruit and veggie inspection bout ways just for gas. It take's away from surf time the first day in.

woody with a view - 6-29-2010 at 03:52 PM

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many thanks again, and if anyone else has any other ideas about itinerary/surf, etc... i would love to hear it... btw, it looks on the map like there is a nice little point a just barely north of la bocana at abreojos, am i right about this or is it one of those spots thats a lil more "hush hush"?


there is no surf in baja. everyone knows that and that's what you should tell your friends..... remember, they're gonna tell you, "you shoulda been here yesterday!"

and you shoulda.

shari - 6-29-2010 at 08:53 PM

it would be cool if you could come a bit earlier and participate in the Asuncion Surf Competition Aug.15th weekend...it's part of the Traditional Fiestas and a real party for 5 days...you would dig it dude....and there is usually surf then for it.

ssomma - 6-30-2010 at 10:15 AM

aw ya, unfortunately we are pretty locked into the dates we already have...

sounds fun tho...

you think there will be a crowd late august, week of aug 22-27 ish?